Senior Vegetation Management Inspector | Grass Valley, CA

ACRT • Placerville, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ACRT Pacific, LLC is hiring a Senior Vegetation Management Inspector (SVMI) based near Grass Valley, California. The role performs vegetation inspections, audits, and contractor-performance monitoring; plans, directs, and coordinates assigned tree-clearance crews; and serves as a liaison among clients, tree crews, customers, and public agencies. The position is safety-sensitive, and the employee must reside within 50 miles of Grass Valley. Work is contingent on the contractual agreement between ACRT Pacific and its customer and may not be permanent; it could conclude in response to an RFP or RFQ. The role is subject to approval by a PG&E representative and, where applicable, contractor approval.

The SVMI patrols distribution and transmission circuits, assesses trees that could strike PG&E facilities, and prescribes pruning or removal work intended to maintain required clearances and meet regulatory and PG&E standards. The role ensures patrols and work are properly documented, may review and audit other inspectors’ work, and supports quality, safety, training, emergency response, investigations, and customer-claim resolution. The position requires field work in varied and rugged terrain and inclement weather, use of forestry and safety equipment, driving, and computer-based reporting and data updates.

Compensation is $52.87 per hour under the applicable collective bargaining agreement, plus an in-lieu-of-benefits amount of $13.22 per eligible hour, for stated total compensation of $66.09 per hour. Union members also receive $50 in daily subsistence for each day worked in excess of four hours. Other compensation factors and region-specific benefits may apply as eligible.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Maintain a Class C driver’s license.
• Meet at least one of the following experience pathways: five years as a tree crew climber or tree crew foreman, including at least two years of line-clearance certification; five years as a Vegetation Management Inspector and Certified Arborist; five years as a Registered Professional Forester; five years as a Utility Inspector or higher classification, including at least one year of vegetation management experience; or four years of military service with honorable discharge and at least one additional year of vegetation management inspection experience.
• Approval by a PG&E representative; all hires are subject to this approval.
• Ability to identify local trees and knowledge of growth rates.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer-service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivation, organization, and production orientation.
• Ability to learn and use company- or job-specific software systems.
• Ability to work in varied and rugged terrain and inclement weather, with flexible schedules and availability for nights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to read and follow maps.
• Accountability for work quality and timeliness; accuracy and professional work quality; adaptability; dependability; independence; constructive interpersonal skills; sufficient job knowledge; positive attitude; and the ability to meet work-quantity and comparability expectations.
• Successfully complete OSHA 30-hour construction safety overview within six months of start date.
• Obtain CTSP or Certified Arborist (CA) certification from the International Society of Arboriculture with a Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) certificate within six months of test eligibility.
• Complete 911 Standby training, working knowledge of QA/QC, and computer training (including forms, document uploads, and GIS access) within one month of start date.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with data-collection devices and GIS software.

Responsibilities

• Resolve field obstacles so work is completed safely, cost-effectively, efficiently, on time, and with quality, including managing field time and expenses and minimizing rework.
• Coordinate day-to-day work activities as needed, keep personnel focused on assigned work, and verify scope, equipment use, and documentation.
• Serve as the vegetation management contact for new business and reconstruction work requested by Energy Delivery, and approve field scheduling or scope changes with PG&E representative approval.
• Promote safety for the public, contractors, and employees; follow applicable safety rules and standards; and perform and document Safety Observations and Good Catches.
• Audit work performed by Vegetation Management Inspectors for compliance and quality, including field compliance and data integrity; assist with inspector training and onboarding as needed.
• Support PG&E’s Work Verification team in ensuring observations are addressed promptly.
• Maintain working relationships with public agencies, including Caltrans, CalFire, USFS, and BLM, as directed by a PG&E representative, and with PG&E tree contractors, including assistance with escalated work and customer complaints.
• Patrol distribution and transmission circuits, prescribe contractor tree-clearance work, determine when the next trim is needed, decide whether trimming or removal is appropriate, and assess tree failure likelihood and hazards.
• Identify and prescribe tree pruning and tree or brush removal needed to complete electric compliance tags and meet regulatory requirements and PG&E Vegetation Management standards and procedures.
• Ensure work complies with PG&E Vegetation Management standards and procedures, project specifications, permits, safety requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Use computers to run reports and update data in PG&E’s VMDSRs, and use relevant software applications.
• Assist with outage investigations, fire and incident investigations, and customer-claims investigations as required.
• Assist in the local Divisional Operational Emergency Center as a Vegetation Resource Coordinator when requested.
• Perform emergency-response duties as requested by the PG&E representative and in accordance with safety requirements, laws, regulations, and applicable labor agreements.
• Ensure all line sections are patrolled according to the annual plan and patrol standards, and that patrols are correctly documented under PG&E’s mapping procedure.
• Identify newly discovered Idle and Private Lines and notify the PG&E representative.
• Perform other work as directed by the PG&E representative or PG&E standards and procedures.
• Complete required training, including OSHA 30-hour construction safety overview, CTSP or Certified Arborist with TRAQ, 911 Standby, QA/QC, and computer training, within the stated deadlines.
• Serve as liaison between the client’s representative and Operations Manager to support colleagues and monitor work-group progress.

Benefits

• An in-lieu-of-benefits payment of $13.22 per eligible hour worked.
• Union members receive $50 in daily subsistence for each day worked in excess of four hours.
• Medical, dental, or vision insurance, per diems, or other region-specific benefits may be available as eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED